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Double-digit sales growth in apparel, ACs, premium goods faces inflation & monsoon testDiscretionary spending is witnessing a notable resurgence, particularly in the apparel and white goods sectors, which have both seen impres...
ETMarkets PMS Talk | Dinshaw Irani of Helios India stays away from IT, doubles down on domestic consumption amid AI disruptionHelios India is steering clear of IT stocks, citing AI's disruptive potential, and instead champions India's domestic consumption. The firm...
L’Oréal buys control of Innovist as India beauty battle intensifiesL'Oréal SA is acquiring a majority stake in Indian beauty startup Innovist. This move strengthens L'Oréal's position in India's rapidly exp...
Will peace get a chance, and bulls make a comeback? 5 large-cap stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%A peace deal, if it comes, will not mean the Gulf region has become stable. It will only mean that current tensions have been paused. The k...
The 30% smallcap tilt: How Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund is positioning for the next rallyAbakkus Mutual Fund is strategically allocating 30% to smallcaps within its Flexi Cap Fund, identifying mispriced opportunities despite str...
Time to adopt a tactical perspective? 6 metal stocks, 4 with an upside potential of up to 14%In metal stocks, ‘buy, forget, and return after five years’ is not the best strategy to adopt. The sector is cyclical, global, China- and t...
ET Alpha Wealth Summit Masterclass | Radhika Gupta reveals India's next 4 wealth creation themes & why SIFs are the investment product of the decadeRadhika Gupta, Edelweiss Mutual Fund CEO, champions Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) as a new product category offering lower market dep...
India Inc remains bullish on FY27; Telecom, defence, banking seen driving growth: ReportIndian businesses are optimistic about FY27. Telecom, defence, metals, and banking are set for growth. Companies expect demand to remain st...
100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
IT needs selectivity, not blind bargain hunting; Energy, defence and healthcare offer better opportunities: Gurmeet ChadhaMarket expert Gurmeet Chadha advises investors to be selective in the IT sector, despite attractive valuations, focusing on stock-specific ...
AI investment boom reshaping global capital flows, leaving India temporarily on the sidelines: Jonathan GarnerForeign investors are shifting capital from India to North Asian markets like South Korea and Taiwan, driven by the AI investment boom and ...
India's gross GST collections ease to Rs 1.94 lakh crore in May from April record as growth slows to 3.2%India's Goods and Services Tax collections saw a moderation in May 2026, reaching Rs 1.94 lakh crore. This figure represents a 3.2% increas...
Beyond Equities: Why HNIs are increasingly turning to premium real estate for wealth preservationIndian housing sales value surged 16% to ₹9.33 lakh crore in FY26, driven by affluent investors prioritizing premium and luxury properties....
Heatwave drives surge in cold drink sales, AC and fridge demand stays weakIndia's scorching heatwave has boosted sales of soft drinks, ice-creams and dairy beverages, while higher prices and weak consumer sentimen...
QSR chains face margin pressure, not demand shock: Karan Taurani on fuel and LPG impactRising fuel and LPG prices are impacting India's consumption landscape unevenly. While some sectors like QSR face margin compression due to...
RBI unlikely to hike rates soon despite inflation risk, rate action only in Dec if needed: Icra's Aditi NayarThe Reserve Bank of India is expected to hold off on interest rate hikes. Inflation risks are rising due to fuel prices and monsoon uncerta...
Markets may have already discounted short-term pain, recovery seen ahead: Dinshaw IraniIndian markets are in a good spot with constructive investor sentiment. Elevated crude oil prices are a concern, but a resolution could boo...
Global equity flows chasing momentum, not value: Anurag SinghGlobal equities show firm momentum, driven by US futures near record highs. However, a narrow rally concentrated in mega-cap stocks raises ...
Fuel austerity clouds demand outlook; India's annual product growth forecast cut 40%India's fuel demand growth will slow significantly in late 2026. Government conservation efforts, rising oil prices, and a weaker rupee are...
June quarter earnings to determine market direction, says Sunil Subramaniam, warns on risks in near termMarket expert Sunil Subramaniam advised caution amid geopolitical uncertainty and rising input costs, while favouring consumer durables, ca...